Job Overview
Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier, is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis.
Contract details: 7 month contract, £55.05 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.
Location: Basildon (preferred). Can consider Southampton or Bristol. 4 days per week onsite. Applicants must be British nationals and willing to obtain SC Clearance.
What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer
* Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
* Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements.
* Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
* Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
* Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired product requirements.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
* Act as point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.
Technical Skills
Must Have
* Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
* Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
* Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.
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